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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1954

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Our Member in Parliament

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 6

Mr. Fuller: Will the Prime Minister say what action the Government proposes to take to lighten the burden on the…

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Common Law Claims Question in State Parliament

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. McCaw asked the Attorney General whether, in 1951, in…

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Govt. May Take Emergency Measures No Adjournment of Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday — Thousands of workers in other industries will be thrown idle and export industries crippled unless speedy action is taken by the Federal Government to end the general strike…

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U.s. Elections Favor Democrats

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday. — Democrats have gained a majority of 29 in the new House of Representatives as a result of…

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Good Luck to the Exam. Candidates at L.h.s.! Headmaster Discusses New Setup

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 3

There was a happy gathering of young people when the school pupils wished the intermediate and Leaving Certificate candidates good luck in their examinations and bade farewell to those who will…

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Democrats Win Majority in U.s. Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 November 1954 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday, (A.A.P.): The Democrate won a majority in the House of Representatives after…

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In Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday: The House of Representatives will meet at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow end will resume the debate…

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By-election to Fill Council Vacancy Alderman Accepts Wodonga Position

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 10 November 1954 · page 4

A by-election will be necessary in the near future to fill a vacancy waren will be our on the [?] Municipal…

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Fed. Parliament Adjourns

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.: The Commonwealth Parliament adjourned tonight for the Christmas recess after a…

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Fed. Parliament Goes Into Recess

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday—The Commonwealth Parliament adjourned last night for the Christmas recess after a heavy…

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New Zealand Elections

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1954 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Fri.: About 90 per cent of nearly 1,200,000 electors are expected to vote in the…

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80 Candidates at Anglican Confirmation

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 November 1954 · page 1

Service personnel were included in the 80 candidates presented to the assistant Bishop of Canberra-Goulburn…

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Liquor Referendum Quiet Polling Day at Leeton

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 November 1954 · page 2

Polling day on the liquor re­ferendum passed off quietly in Leeton on Saturday and the local voting favoured 6…

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Beach Girl Contest Spastic Council to Sponser Local Candidate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 November 1954 · page 6

At a meeting of the Leeton Spastic Council, held at the Shire Chambers on Tuesday last, it was unanimously…

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Arthur Fuller In Parliament Blowering Dam

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 19 November 1954 · page 3

In the House of Representatives recently Mr. A. N. Fuller asked: As water conservation will ultimately prove to he of…

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C.p. Candidates for Legislative Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 November 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday—The Country Party has nominated Mr. E. Lloyd Sommerlad and Mr. Jack carter for next week's…

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Former Gundagai Man Candidate for Legislative Council Mr. J. M. Carter to Contest Election

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 November 1954 · page 1

A former Gundagai man, Mr. J. M. Carter, is one of two well known figures with country interests who have been nominated by the Country Party for this week’s election to the Legislative Council…

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Competent Rugby League Administrator to Resign Dudley Locke not to Seek Re-election as Secretary to Country League

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 November 1954 · page 8

One of the most competent administrators /the Country) Rugby League has had, Mr. Dudley Locke,, will not seek re-election to the position of secretary to that organisation next year…

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C.r.l. Secretary Not Seeking Re-election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 November 1954 · page 1

One of the most competent administrators the Country Rugby League has had, Mr. Dudley Locke, will not seek…

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By-election in Junee Council. Ald. C. Graham Puts In Resignation

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 26 November 1954 · page 1

A by-election to fill one vacancy on the Junee Municipal Council will be held on December 18th…

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